Fuel Scarcity: NNPC Assures Availability Of I.6bn Litres of PMS in Stock
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has given assurance of availability of over 1.6 billion litres of the petrol in stock for the consumption of Nigerians nationwide. The Group Managing Director of the agency, Mr. Mele Kyari disclosed this in Abuja, yesterday. He spoke at the unveiling of the Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products in the nation’s capital. Kyari was represented at the occasion by the Chief Executive Officer Downstream, NNPC Tower, Mr. Adeyemi Adetunji, He said, “NNPC as of today has 1.6 billion litres of PMS which is about 27 days sufficiency. “This is to assure Nigerians again that there is adequate supply of PMS and it is getting to all nooks and crannies of Nigeria. We will continue to ensure that we facilitate the availability of PMS. “I appreciate all Nigerians for all the patience and cooperation as we get back to normalcy in terms of petroleum products distribution in the country. “After the challenge we had in January and the global environment for energy got worsened with the crisis in Ukraine and Russia, NNPC will do its best alleviate the plight of Nigerians. He explained that the company has been working with all stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to provide palliatives.
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